112 Why did a type of Peruvian bark become the most important military drug for centuries, enable Europeans to colonise Africa and found the anti-malaria drug industry? Let's take a look at quinine. (nitter.nl) posted 1 year ago by CoolAsACucumber 1 year ago by CoolAsACucumber +112 / -0 Stone Age Herbalist (@Paracelsus1092) Why did a type of Peruvian bark become the most important military drug for centuries, enable Europeans to colonise Africa and found the anti-malaria drug industry? Let's take a look at quinine. 10 comments share 10 comments share save hide report block hide replies
That is one of the great stories of humanity, it was nearly discovered more than a few times, but in the end it was.